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Mont Albert North

VIC 3129 • Greater Melbourne

5,609
Population (2021)
$113,568
Median Household Income
2.16 km²
Area
$500/wk
Median Rent
EstablishedLeafyFamily-FriendlyAffluentSuburban

About Mont Albert North

Mont Albert North is a well-established residential suburb in Melbourne's eastern middle ring, located approximately 13 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Whitehorse local government area. With a population of 5,609 and a median age of 43, the suburb is characterised by long-term families and older residents in a settled, leafy environment. The median household income of ,184 per week sits above the Melbourne average, and a median monthly mortgage of ,817 reflects the suburb's strong property values and desirable location adjacent to the Box Hill activity centre.

Mont Albert North benefits from close proximity to Box Hill, one of Melbourne's major metropolitan centres, giving residents ready access to extensive shopping, dining, medical services, and the Box Hill train station for direct rail access to the city. Local bus routes and tram services supplement the transport options throughout the suburb. Quiet, tree-lined streets, quality public and private schools, and access to parklands make it a popular choice for families and professionals seeking a calm, community-focused lifestyle in Melbourne's leafy east. The suburb's stability and amenity have helped it maintain consistent appeal over many decades.

Mont Albert North falls under postcode 3129 and is governed by Whitehorse Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Box Hill (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3129
Urban Area
Box Hill
LGA / Council
Whitehorse
Federal Electorate
Menzies
State Electorate
Box Hill (North-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.80°, 145.11°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.16 km²
Elevation
73m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Mont Albert North for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$1.41M
17 sales · ▼ 14.9% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$1.11M
17 sales · ▼ 3% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,817
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.4%

8 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Box Hill
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • Route 767, 303 — Box Hill and surrounding areas 10-15 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
13 km
By Train
30-35 min from Box Hill station (Alamein or Lilydale Line to Flinders Street)
By Car (Peak)
25-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-30 min

🛣️ Box Hill is the main transport hub; Eastern Freeway accessible. Whitehorse Road provides direct tram access.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Bus connections to Box Hill provide good transit; suburb has local shops but most major errands done at Box Hill.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Whitehorse Local Government Area, which contains Mont Albert North. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
420.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 32.3%
Motor vehicle theft
416.1 / 100k
2yr Up 171.4% 10yr Up 129.9%
Non-FV assault
165.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
2.7 / 100k
2yr Up 140.8% 10yr Up 357.2%
Steal from vehicle
1,290.4 / 100k
2yr Up 56.8% 10yr Up 101.6%
View all offence subgroups for Whitehorse →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,503
Census 2021
5,609
▲ 1.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$39,468
Personal Income 2021
$46,748
▲ 18.4% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$46,748 / yr
$899/wk
Household
$113,568 / yr
$2184/wk
Family
$139,204 / yr
$2677/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,562
Born Overseas 1,930

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 615
  • 2. Malaysia 191
  • 3. England 123
  • 4. India 93
  • 5. Hong Kong 92
  • 6. New Zealand 85
  • 7. Sri Lanka 57
  • 8. Iran 48
  • 9. Vietnam 47
  • 10. Greece 41

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,547
Chinese 1,380
Australian 1,331
Irish 572
Scottish 536
Italian 317
Greek 231
Indian 150
German 142
Dutch 67

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,212
Both parents born in Australia
2,615
Both parents born overseas
663
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.9%
Christianity
41.2%
Buddhism
4.6%
Hinduism
1.7%
Islam
1.4%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
252 (4.5%)
5-14 years
762 (13.6%)
15-19 years
392 (7.0%)
20-24 years
343 (6.1%)
25-34 years
488 (8.7%)
35-44 years
728 (13.0%)
45-54 years
831 (14.8%)
55-64 years
721 (12.9%)
65-74 years
599 (10.7%)
75-84 years
339 (6.0%)
85+ years
157 (2.8%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mont Albert North known for? +

Mont Albert North is known as a peaceful, established family suburb in the City of Whitehorse, offering quality housing, good local schools, and convenient access to Box Hill's major shopping centre, rail hub, and medical precinct.

How far is Mont Albert North from Melbourne CBD? +

Mont Albert North is approximately 13 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, around a 25-40 minute drive or accessible via Box Hill station on the Alamein or Lilydale Lines.

Does Mont Albert North have public transport? +

Mont Albert North is served by local bus routes connecting to Box Hill station (approximately 2 km), providing Alamein and Lilydale Line train services to Melbourne CBD. Box Hill is also a major tram and bus interchange.

What is the population of Mont Albert North? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mont Albert North has a population of approximately 5,609 residents, with long-term families and an established community in the City of Whitehorse.

Is Mont Albert North a good place to live? +

Mont Albert North is well-suited to families seeking a quiet, established suburb in Melbourne's east with proximity to Box Hill's extensive retail and medical facilities, quality schools, and reasonable public transport access.

What is the postcode for Mont Albert North? +

The postcode for Mont Albert North is 3129.

What is the average income in Mont Albert North? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Mont Albert North is about $899 per week (around $46,700 per year). The median household income is $2,184 per week and the median family income is $2,677 per week.

What is the median house price in Mont Albert North? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $1,405,000, down 14.9% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $1,115,000, down 3% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Mont Albert North? +

The median age in Mont Albert North is 43. The largest age group is 45–54 (831 residents, around 15%). Around 25% of residents are under 20 and about 20% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Mont Albert North a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mont Albert North is part of the Whitehorse LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Mont Albert North? +

In Mont Albert North, the median weekly rent is $500, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,817 (2021 Census).